Is this a thing yet? Because it seems like it should be.

I've been out of the game for about a year, came back to check out the new stuff. And now I have to come up with a new scum list, since they trashed mindlink AND the Jumpmaster...

I saw someone make Top 32 cut at Chicagao regional with that Deathrain, plus unguided rockets. He had 2 harpoon boats flanking. He didn't win but at least a Punisher made the cut.

Deathrains ability doesn't work with trajectory generator

I've used it in a couple of causal games. The trajectory system is fun to split up formation flying (trajectory system covered its cost for that alone as I rarely used it to actually launch a bomblet). I think there is a thread somewhere on the forum showing the positions you can go if you do launch a bomblet with deathrain that won't hit yourself.... there aren't many! The few times I did launch one I just accepted I'd get hit, as long as I got 2 of them or their key ship it was worth it.

Also worth noting that bomblet generator gives you some free movement as you don't have to worry about running out of bombs. That was very helpful!

4 minutes ago, Hannes Solo said:

Deathrains ability doesn't work with trajectory generator

Why not?

9 minutes ago, Mr Slippery said:

Why not?

Because launching is not dropping.

1 minute ago, thespaceinvader said:

Because launching is not dropping.

Ah, the old "read the card" mistake ?. Thanks for pointing that out.

The best deathrain IME is still Advanced Sensors, Bomblet Generator, Lightweight Frame (and optionally) Unguided Rockets.

But for the same points as Fenn or SOontir, he just doesn't contribute well enough.

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Because it seems like it should be.

It should, but at the end of the day the ship/frame is still a TIE PunishNot(tm).

LWF, Unguided, bomblet Deathrain is a pretty decent cheap boi.

3 attack, 2 agility and bombs out the ***, it's pretty interesting as a base to support the bombing. I am yet to try it with trajectory simulator...?

I think I want to fly this next: